About Rumba

**Owner Surrender Disclaimer: These are blind and visually impaired dogs who are living in homes, but their owners can no longer keep them. These dogs are with their owners, and are not in BDRA foster homes. We do our best to screen these dogs, but make no guarantees regarding the information posted.** Please email [email protected] if you are interested in this sweetheart. Please know that we will ask for a vet reference. Name: Rumba Age:�%A0 �%A0 Adult (approximately 2.5 years old) Breed: Shephard / Kelpie mix Sex:�%A0 36# Female (spayed) Location:�%A0 Grand County, UT Vet Information: UTD on vaccinations. No HW test (not typically done in Utah). Has Galucomo. Owner report: Rumba's owner needs to find her a new home, due to attachment to owner's husband. 'I have owned since March 2020. She is a therapy dog at a busy PT clinic. She is shepard/kelpie- very smart and I have taught her to mnt bike/trail run via commands�'�|Recently has become obsessed with my husband as far as movement patterns- follows him with every step- she overreacts (stalking) when she hears him get out of the recliner and runs into the wall- I feel my other high energy herding dog triggered this.' 'I have three female dogs total they get get exercise daily/very balanced pack but Rumba is a diff dog at the clinic- all of a sudden this behavior (after 10+ month arose at home)�'�|A local dog trainer also perplexed on why Rumba exhibits this behavior with my husband ONLY and only at home- Started medication to break the home behavior with NO LUCK x6wk, so tried new medication 2wk ago and no change (Zanex)?? When spouse is not home Rumba is calm and sleeping�'�|my husband claims she heards him and has nipped at his ankle/calf 3x in last 3 months.' Rumba is a therapy dog at a physical therapy clinic. She is housebroken, leash trained and knows several commands. Owner reports that Rumba is a registered emotional service animal. Rumba is described as outdgoing, good with adults teenagers and other dogs. Rumba is said to be good with mature older kids, but tends to avoid younger children, her owner believes it is because their quick sudden movements make her nervous. Rumba is not aggressive. Rumba's owner reports she 'Initially exhibits separation anxiety- loves people- adapts quickly but no longer fits with my spouse and his routine -constant source of argument and frustration and I plan on staying married a very long time is main reason to seek rehome..Rumba is very smart- learns her environment- can find her way out of any yard.' Can anyone help Rumba? **Owner Surrender Disclaimer: These are blind and visually impaired dogs who are living in homes, but their owners can no longer keep them. These dogs are with their owners, and are not in BDRA foster homes. We do our best to screen these dogs, but make no guarantees regarding the information posted.**

Grand County
Utah